
Amy Jean Laurendeau, Class Action Attorney in Newport Beach, California
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action and Product Liability · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratO'Melveny & Myers LLP
Newport Beach, CA
Practicing class action in Newport Beach since 1998.
- 28+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Amy Jean Laurendeau is a partner based in Newport Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. Amy has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Newport Beach, CA
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Class Action · Product Liability
- Handles Class Action and Product Liability matters from Newport Beach, CA.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Amy Jean Laurendeau: Amy Jean Laurendeau is a partner based in Newport Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. Amy has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Amy takes on
Amy concentrates on class action and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Amy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in Newport Beach, California
Amy takes class action matters in Newport Beach, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Amy agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Newport Beach, California
Amy takes product liability matters in Newport Beach, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Amy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Amy Jean Laurendeau — class action lawyer in Newport Beach
Amy Jean Laurendeau is a partner based in Newport Beach, CA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. Amy has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Amy Jean Laurendeau is a lawyer practicing class actions, mass torts, and aggregated litigation, products liability and mass torts. Amy received a B.A. degree from University of Toledo, and has been licensed for 28 years. Amy practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Newport Beach, CA.
Working with Amy on a class action matter
Amy Jean Laurendeau is a lawyer practicing class actions, mass torts, and aggregated litigation, products liability and mass torts. Amy received a B.A. degree from University of Toledo, and has been licensed for 28 years. Amy practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Newport Beach, CA.
Clients Amy works with
Amy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action and product liability matters in Newport Beach and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Michigan J.D. cum laude
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University of Toledo B.A.
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Jurisdictions
Amy's state bar admissions
California U.S. Dist
1998 · ACTIVE
Amy studied at — in University of Michigan J.D. cum laude and — in University of Toledo B.A..
Law school and academic background
Amy completed — in University of Michigan J.D. cum laude and — in University of Toledo B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Amy runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Amy has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Amy's professional memberships and bar associations
Orange County Bar Association
Judiciary Committee) Association of Business Trial Lawyers American Bar Association State Bar of California (Litigation Section) Defense Research Institute (Drug & Medical Device and Product Liability Committees) Constitutional Rights Foundation (Board Me · membership
Locations
Amy Jean Laurendeau's office in Newport Beach
Amy's primary office is at 610 Newport Center Drive, 17th Floor, Newport Beach, CA, 92660. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
610 Newport Center Drive, 17th Floor
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Client reviews of Amy Jean Laurendeau — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Amy. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing class action attorneys in Newport Beach.
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How to hire Amy Jean Laurendeau — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Amy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Amy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Amy's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Amy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Newport Beach, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Amy
Amy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Amy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Amy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Amy Jean Laurendeau
How much does it cost to hire Amy for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Amy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Amy offer a free consultation?
Amy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Amy's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Amy's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in California typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Amy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Amy take my case if I'm outside Newport Beach?
Amy is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Amy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Amy?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Amy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Amy accepting new class action clients right now?
Amy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Class Action attorneys serving Newport Beach, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Amy handles class action matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified class action attorneys in that community.
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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